Civil – Associate Engineering Technician – Solar

Planet Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VDDS's Associate Civil Engineering Technician supports multidisciplinary project teams on utility-scale solar and wind infrastructure, performing site development tasks such as grading, drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities.

Under close supervision, the role uses Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm to prepare and modify site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts, while creating and maintaining technical drawings and documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate required.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related technology is preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering teams under general supervision
• Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Uses CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools
• Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians
• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guidelines, and company policies and procedures
• Apply quality standards to ensure accurate and compliant deliverables
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
• Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
• Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
• Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and project requirements
• Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes

Education

Diploma or certificate required

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related technology is preferred

Job description

Client Job Title:Civil - Associate Engineering Technician - Solar
Pay Rate: $30-35/Hr.
Location- Multiple locations Overland Park, Denver, Houston, Phoenix
6-month contract to hire

Associate Civil Engineering Technician

This opportunity provides the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects in the solar and wind sectors, while contributing to the development of critical civil infrastructure that addresses both current and future challenges. Civil Engineering Technicians support the planning, design, and implementation of site development activities, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for large-scale utility projects.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Civil Engineering Technician plays a vital role in the delivery of high-quality engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects, working alongside a collaborative and experienced team of professionals. Under close supervision, this role performs technical civil engineering design tasks, with an emphasis on the preparation and modification of site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts. Work is performed using advanced, industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm.

Job Summary

• Supports engineering teams under general supervision


• Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices


• Uses digital tools and design software, including CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling


• Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables


• Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians

Key Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guidelines, and company policies and procedures


• Apply quality standards to ensure accurate and compliant deliverables


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives


• Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures


• Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs


• Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks


• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences


• Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and project requirements


• Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes

Education

• Diploma or certificate required


• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related technology is preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 2 years of related work experience


• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations